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ChildLife Essentials

First Defense™

Liquid · 1/2 tsp (2.5 ml); 1 tsp (5 ml) · 47 servings · $0.38/serving

Under-dosed

Every active here is dosed below the amount studied to work. See how each one compares in the breakdown below.

Ingredients (6)

Zinc

10%

Dose

1.5 mg

Target

15–30 mg

Form

Standard

Olive Leaf

27%

Dose

40 mg

Target

150–500 mg

Form

Elderberry Fruit

13%

Dose

40 mg

Target

300–600 mg

Form

St. John's Wort

2%

Dose

10 mg

Target

600–1200 mg

Form

Not listed

Larch Arabinogalactan Extract

1%

Dose

7.5 mg

Target

1500–4500 mg

Form

Children's product — scores and dose assessments use adult reference ranges. Actual adequacy may differ for children.

Other Ingredients (7)

Fruit Juice (unspecified)Colorant

Juice or juice concentrate used primarily for natural color and flavor in gummies

Potassium SorbatePreservative

Natural preservative derived from sorbic acid

Citric AcidAcidulant

Natural acid derived from citrus fruits

Gum AcaciaBinder

Natural plant gum (acacia) used as a binder, stabilizer, and emulsifier in foods and supplements

Purified WaterSolvent

Water meeting USP specifications used as solvent/vehicle in gummies and liquids

Stevia ExtractSweetener

Zero-calorie natural sweetener extracted from the leaves of Stevia rebaudiana

GlycerinHumectant

Sweet-tasting liquid used in soft capsules and liquids

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Sources & Scoring

Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).

This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.

The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. clinical ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.